Taj Mahal with Golden Triangle
Duration:
05 Nights / 06 Days
Destinations:
Delhi - Agra - Bharatpur - Jaipur - Delhi
Day 01: Arrival at
Delhi Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the
international airport in Delhi late in the night or midnight. Transfer to
your hotel. Relax.
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is
now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the
present. It is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient
land. A window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Overnight
will be at Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi Breakfast
will be at the hotel.
Start a full-day tour of Old and New Delhi.
OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of
Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where
Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and
the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.
Enjoy the cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
NEW DELHI - An extensive
sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb,
the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the
imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence, Lotus
Temple and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.
Proceed to see the DANCES OF INDIA show in the evening.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day
03: Delhi - Agra Start for Agra early in the morning after
breakfast.
En-route you will visit the SIKANDRA. Check in at
hotel.
AGRA: Two great Mughal
monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into
a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name
Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up
in a world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone and white marble,
narrow galleys and quaint buggies, and that irresistible charm that this
favorite city of the Mughals still retains. It is not surprising, that
modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage most conspicuously. A walk
down the narrow bustling streets of the city will introduce the visitor to
the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.
TAJ
MAHAL: Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which
is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built
by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife
Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed,
and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design
balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its
elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work
ever seen.
Proceed for visit to the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and
Itmadullah's Tomb with English speaking guide. Enjoy battery van ride.
Return to hotel and relax in the evening.
Overnight will be at
Agra.
Day
04: Agra - Bharatpur Breakfastwill be at the hotel.
Drive to Fatehpur Sikri.
The deserted, red Sandstone City,
Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century
is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins"
are in pristine condition ... it's not hard to imagine what the court life
must have been like in the days of it's grandeur. Also visit the Buland
Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.
JAIPUR
- The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the
eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber
throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite
of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains its character and
history - A beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity. Jaipur is
popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally
abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal
consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts,
magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens.
Proceed
to Jaipur and check in at hotel.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day
05: Bharatpur - Jaipur Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel.
Proceed for a morning excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent to
the fort.
AMBER FORT PALACE -
Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was
started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I.
Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of
Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression.
Continue
sight-seeing.
CITY PALACE - A
delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City
Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses
the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and
the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in
different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized
astronomical instruments is still in use.
HAWA
MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is
a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone
plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The
palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal
was a royal grandstand for the palace women.
Relax in the
evening or visit the markets. Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day
6: Jaipur After leisurely breakfast proceed for shopping.
Leave for Delhi after lunch. Reach Delhi and you will be
transferred to airport for flight with sweet memories of India after
FAREWELL DINNER.
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